Historic Environment


Essex Historic Environment Record

The Essex Historic Environment Record (EHER) is a GIS database and associated material, containing information on a wide range of buildings, monuments, find spots, places, and landscapes. These are of archaeological, architectural, artistic or historic interest.

HER Request Form

Complete this form to obtain a quote for the supply of Essex HER data.

HER Aerial Photography Guide

Essex County Council have been undertaking archaeological aerial survey since the 1970s. Place Services have been commissioned by Historic England to undertake a programme of aerial reconnaissance on an annual basis since the mid-1990s.